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What are the tests for sepsis?
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Tests: Cbc, esr, crp, blood & wound culture, bone scan etc.
Answered 3/14/2013
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Many: Complete blood count with platelets, complete metabolic panel, arterial lactate, arterial blood gas, scvo2, procalcitonin, pt/ptt/inr... Repeat lactate measurements to help evaluate the success of the restoration of circulation, etc.
Answered 1/4/2013
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Clinical diagnosis: Sepsis is a clinical diagnosis - there is no lab test for sepsis. Lab tests are used to assist in the diagnosis of sepsis. Look at the SOFA score to see how clinical information is put together to determine if someone has sepsis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOFA_score The SOFA score uses vital signs, physical exam, and lab tests to help determine if someone has sepsis
Answered 6/1/2017
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